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Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) with Mock Mask Handleslate Qing dynasty, about 1800-1911

Not on view
Small carved stone snuff bottle with a glossy reddish-brown body transitioning to ochre at the base, relief-carved animal mask motifs on the sides, and a coral and green stopper
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) with Mock Mask Handles
Culture
Chinese
Place Made
China
Date Made
late Qing dynasty, about 1800-1911
Period
Late Qing dynasty
Medium
Carved amber
Dimensions
Overall: 2 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/8 in. (6.35 x 4.76 x 2.86 cm); .a) Cover: 2 x 1/4 x 1/8 in. (5.08 x .64 x .32 cm); .b) Bottle: 2 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/8 in. (6.35 x 4.76 x 2.86 cm)
Credit Line
Mr. and Mrs. Allan C. Balch Collection
Accession Number
M.45.3.264a-b
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art